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L723 LRX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,765 mi
Last recorded121,765 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL723 LRX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 121,765 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2011 115,427 miles

advised cv boot cracking

advised nsf drop link slight play

advised os wiper end split

advised osf wash pipe on headlamp not connected

advised rear shock dust cover split

Fail 27 Jun 2011 115,427 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advised cv boot cracking

advised nsf drop link slight play

advised os wiper end split

advised osf wash pipe on headlamp not connected

advised rear shock dust cover split

Pass 6 Jul 2010 108,795 miles

advised rear exhaust braket corroded

advised rear lences faded

advised rear shock dust cover split

advised small chip osf headlamp

Fail 5 Jul 2010 108,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advised rear exhaust braket corroded

advised rear lences faded

advised rear shock dust cover split

advised small chip osf headlamp

Pass 9 Jul 2009 101,801 miles

advised rear axel bushes perished

advised tail pipe braket corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2009 101,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

advised rear axel bushes perished

advised tail pipe braket corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 97,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 94,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 91,560 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 91,560 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?

Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,405
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
41,605
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,209
constant velocity joint gaiter split 19,906
position lamp(s) not working 18,486
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 15,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,131
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L723 LRX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 136,744 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 800 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L723 LRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 800 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L723 LRX registered?

L723 LRX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L723 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L723 LRX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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